I am a Lecturer in Economics at the University of Canberra. I am also a Research Affiliate at the Tax and Transfer Policy Institute (TTPI), and an Affiliate with the Australian Research Council's Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. I have published various policy reports on wage and income policies, as well as tax reform. Much of my recent work and on-going work focuses on domestic violence.

Prior to joining the University of Canberra, I worked for TTPI at the Australian National University for 8 years, and as an economist at the International Labour Organization (ILO) from its headquarters in Geneva and its country office in Argentina for a decade.

I was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship in 2007 and hold a Bachelor's degree in economics and French from Smith College, a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Geneva, and a PhD in economics from the Australian National University (awarded in 2025).

I speak English, French, and Spanish fluently.  My full CV is available here. 

You can also contact me via email at: Kristen.Sobeck@canberra.edu.au